Southern Lakes Newspapers

Dam staging

(Standard Press, April 2, 2026) Heavy machinery and some materials began arriving to the Echo Lake Dam last week before the long-awaited modification project of the non-compliant structure. Crews planned to start the job on Wednesday, weather permitting. (Jason Arndt...

Looking for eggs

(Elkhorn Independent, April 2, 2026) The annual FFA Easter Egg hunt was held Saturday at Elkhorn Area High School’s agility center. Hundreds registered for the event and brought donations for the local food pantry. (Dave Dresdow photo)

No Kings

(Delavan Enterprise, April 2, 2026) On a cool, windy day, hundreds turned out for the No Kings protest at Phoenix Park in Delavan March 28. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Catching a concert

(Whitewater Register, March 26, 2026) The first of three Bassett House spring concerts was held at the historic home March 15, featuring the Rock River Woodwind Quintet. (Tom Ganser photo)

Sip ‘N Purr

(Walworth Times, March 27, 2026) On March 7, Lakeland Animal Shelter held its annual Sip ‘N Purr fundraiser at Hawk’s View Golf Course. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Dam work to start

(Standard Press, March 26, 2026) Machinery and equipment could arrive to the site this week in preparation for the long-awaited modification project on the Echo Lake Dam. (Jason Arndt photo)

Encore, anyone?

(Elkhorn Independent, March 26, 2026) The house band from Rock Central ended up winning the second annual Encore! talent show March 21. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)

Easter’s on its way

(Delavan Enterprise, March 26, 2026) Several organizations combined to provide a huge Easter egg hunt March 21 at Borg Stadium in Delavan. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

One Show…

(Walworth Times, March 20, 2026) Williams Bay High School put on “Quest! One Play to Rule Them All” March 13 and 14 at the Lecture Center. An amalgamation of different tales, all with lessons and stories that come together at the end. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Checking in

(Standard Press, March 19, 2026) Karcher Middle School staff and students welcome State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly for a visit following the school’s honor of being named a Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School. (Jason Arndt photo)